Sound Devices 788T - Manual (Page 105)

3. Connect the 788T to the host computer with a FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or USB cable. If
connecting with a USB cable make sure that the Setup Menu option CONNECTION MODE is set
to Connect as Mass Storage. No drivers are required if the computer meets the requirements.
See Specifi cations.
4. If the 788T doesn’t search for the computer connection, initialize the FireWire/USB connection
by entering the Setup Menu option CONNECTION MODE and select Connect as Mass Storage or
simply press and hold the STOP key then press the HDD key. The 788T will enter File Trans-
fer mode, indicated by FIREWIRE/USB CONNECTION on the LCD display. All functions of the
788T are stopped while the 788T is connected to a computer.
5. Navigate to either the internal drive or CF card from the computer and copy all needed audio
fi les to local storage on the computer.
To avoid possible directory corruption on the 788T internal drive, always properly dismount the
unit from the operating system. On Mac platforms, drag the drive icons to the trash. On Windows
platforms, use the “Eject”, “Safely Remove”, or “Disconnect External Media” icon in the system
tray.
To disconnect the 788T from the computer:
1. Make certain that any software applications that reference the 788T drive are closed and that
all fi le copy functions to and from the 788T have completed.
2. In Mac OS X highlight the drive icon on the desktop and select -e to eject the volume. Alter-
natively, drag the drive icon to the trash in the dock. In Windows, right-click the drive icon
and select “eject.”
3. The cable between the computer and 788T can now be disconnected. If a future connection is
going to be made the cable can be left connected.
If the 788T is disconnected from the computer via an eject command and the chosen cable is still
physically connected between the computer and recorder, the data connection can be made by enter-
ing the Setup Menu option CONNECTION MODE and selecting Connect as Mass Storage. Alternatively,
simultaneously press the STOP and HDD keys to begin a connection.
Do not remove the CompactFlash card while FIREWIRE/USB: CONNECTION appears in the LCD.
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